Editor’s Picks

York U nets six global Circle of Excellence Awards for creative campaigns advancing the University’s strategic goals

Jun 30, 2022
York U nets six global Circle of Excellence Awards for creative campaigns advancing the University’s strategic goals
York’s Communications & Public Affairs team has been recognized by the Council for Advancement for Support of Education (CASE) with six global Circle of Excellence Awards for advancing the University’s strategic goals through inspiring, innovative and creative marketing and communications strategies.

Explore Editor’s Picks

York’s 2022 Schulich Leaders share passion for entrepreneurship

Jun 30, 2022
York’s 2022 Schulich Leaders share passion for entrepreneurship

Lassonde alumna wins 2021 Colour Research Society of Canada Student Award

Jun 30, 2022
Lassonde alumna wins 2021 Colour Research Society of Canada Student Award

Announcements

Have you missed a recent announcement from York University that was shared in YFile?
If so, visit the YFile archive of recent announcements.

Recent announcements archive

LATEST NEWS

Emerging themes in social determinants of health theory and research highlighted in commentary

Emerging themes in social determinants of health theory and research highlighted in commentary

Jun 30, 2022
In an invited commentary to the journal International Journal of Health Services, Professor Dennis Raphael of York University together with Ontario Tech University Associate Professor Toba Bryant outlined seven emerging themes in social determinants of health theory and research.
Professor Annie Bunting receives Ronald Pipkin Service Award 

Professor Annie Bunting receives Ronald Pipkin Service Award 

Jun 30, 2022
This year, the Law and Society Association (LSA) honored 21 scholars, including York University Professor Annie Bunting, as part of its 2022 Annual Awards. 
Undergraduate health research conference sparks global interest

Undergraduate health research conference sparks global interest

Jun 30, 2022
The Conference of Undergraduate Health Research was held virtually for 10 hours over two days in May and featured 80 different research papers submitted by students from 14 countries.

Explore Latest News

THE SCOOP

Jun 29, 2022
David Goldstein
Professor David Goldstein was featured as part of the CBC Ideas program on June 14 on the episode “The Stranger at the Door,” which focused on hospitality and migration

Explore The Scoop

Missed an issue of YFile?

See the archive of YFile newsletters here

York In The Media

See a collection of York University mentions in the media on the York in the Media page. (Please note that some links may require readers to have a subscription.)

Submit a story to YFile

Do you have a story to share with the York University community? YFile wants to hear from you about upcoming events, current research, new initiatives, outstanding accomplishments and news that supports the University’s goals and objectives. Use the online submission form to send your story ideas directly to the YFile team today.

Submit a story

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Honorary degree recipient John Van Burek talks about the power of ‘yes’

Honorary degree recipient John Van Burek talks about the power of ‘yes’

Jun 28, 2022
By Jenny Pitt-Clark John Van Burek, renowned theatre producer and translator with some 50 works to his credit, received an honorary degree from York University during Convocation ceremonies for the Glendon Campus that took place June 18. Van Burek is the founder of Toronto’s Pleiades Theatre and le Théâtre français de Toronto and has taught […]
‘The Economist’ magazine ranks Schulich School of Business No. 1 in Canada

‘The Economist’ magazine ranks Schulich School of Business No. 1 in Canada

Jun 24, 2022
On June 22, The Economist magazine ranked the MBA program at York University’s Schulich School of Business number one in Canada and 40th in the world in the magazine’s annual survey of the world’s top 100 MBA programs. 
UNESCO Chair Coordinator Katrin Kohl awarded fellowship by The Royal Society of Arts in London

UNESCO Chair Coordinator Katrin Kohl awarded fellowship by The Royal Society of Arts in London

Jun 24, 2022
For her international engagement with sustainable development, York’s Executive Coordinator to the UNESCO Chair, Katrin Kohl, has been awarded a fellowship by The Royal Society of Arts in London.

Explore Awards & Recognition

TEACHING & LEARNING

New funding expands use of VR technology in undergraduate chemistry teaching

Jun 29, 2022
New funding expands use of VR technology in undergraduate chemistry teaching

Apply now to be an Agent of Change  

Jun 29, 2022
Apply now to be an Agent of Change  

C4 opening three classrooms for students this fall 

Jun 24, 2022
C4 opening three classrooms for students this fall 

Explore Teaching & Learning

Spotlight@York

New SDGs-in-the-Classroom Toolkit launches

New SDGs-in-the-Classroom Toolkit launches

Explore by category

Research & Innovation
Teaching & Learning
Special Issues
Awards & Recognition
Features
Spotlight@York
York In Focus

Explore all categories

Search YFile’s complete archives

UPCOMING EVENTS

July 21, 2022

York University Alumni Book Club | A talk with Cheryl Diamond, author of Nowhere Girl: A Memoir of a Fugitive Childhood

July 25, 2022

Globally Networked Learning: Faculty Drop-In Consultations

Explore Upcoming Events

Take note

YFile moves to reduced schedule for summer

Jun 29, 2022
YFile moves to reduced schedule for summer

Spray days pest control treatments scheduled for June 17 to 19

Jun 15, 2022
Spray days pest control treatments scheduled for June 17 to 19

Vote for non-academic nominee to Board of Governors

Jun 3, 2022
Vote for non-academic nominee to Board of Governors

Explore Take Note

Be the first to read YFile!

Subscribe to YFile and receive York University’s campus newsletter in your inbox. Be the first to read about University news, events and announcements.

Newsletter archive

York in Focus

Submit art for chance to be featured in Markham Campus community exhibit

Submit art for chance to be featured in Markham Campus community exhibit

May 11, 2022
York University students, staff, faculty and alumni are invited to share their artistic expressions of positive change, for a chance to have their artwork featured in a community art project at Markham Campus.